Child Counselling in Drummoyne, NSW

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Tara George
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
Tara is a compassionate psychologist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, including the Aboriginal community, those in Out-Of-Home-Care and those with disabilities.
Tara uses evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, and elements of Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), tailoring her interventions to meet each client’s unique needs.
Tara is a compassionate psychologist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, including the Aboriginal community, those in Out-Of-Home-Care and those with disabilities.
Tara uses evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, and elements of Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), tailoring her interventions to meet each client’s unique needs.
(02) 7256 7070 View (02) 7256 7070
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Nicola Mowday
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck in their thoughts, emotionally exhausted, or unsure why life feels harder than it should.
At Paradigm Psychology, I value therapy that feels safe, validating, and effective. I am not a passive listener. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual, with a focus on clarity, emotional understanding, and practical tools that support real change.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck in their thoughts, emotionally exhausted, or unsure why life feels harder than it should.
At Paradigm Psychology, I value therapy that feels safe, validating, and effective. I am not a passive listener. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual, with a focus on clarity, emotional understanding, and practical tools that support real change.
(02) 9100 0675 View (02) 9100 0675
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Nese Sozen Psychology
Psychologist, MAPS
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and also a member of the Australian Psychology Society. I have a Masters in Psychology in Family Therapy, a Masters in Health Education and also a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. With 35 years of experience in individual, couple, family, and relationships therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and also a member of the Australian Psychology Society. I have a Masters in Psychology in Family Therapy, a Masters in Health Education and also a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. With 35 years of experience in individual, couple, family, and relationships therapy.
(02) 9100 0081 View (02) 9100 0081
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Jordi Tome
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
3 Endorsed
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
Hello! I am Jordi, the director of Jigsaw Psychology & Assessment. I would describe myself as highly empathetic, easy to talk to, but as someone who can also be direct when needed. I have a keen interest in helping people understand and work through the true causes of anxiety; understanding and processing trauma; and also working with neurodivergent people. While I am well trained in CBT, and frequently utilise it, I am also interested in what is underlying presenting concerns, and how to best tackle them. This can look different depending on the client, but it is always something I am keen to explore.
Hello! I am Jordi, the director of Jigsaw Psychology & Assessment. I would describe myself as highly empathetic, easy to talk to, but as someone who can also be direct when needed. I have a keen interest in helping people understand and work through the true causes of anxiety; understanding and processing trauma; and also working with neurodivergent people. While I am well trained in CBT, and frequently utilise it, I am also interested in what is underlying presenting concerns, and how to best tackle them. This can look different depending on the client, but it is always something I am keen to explore.
0478 261 970 View 0478 261 970
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Aarthi Udayakumar
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues.
Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Creative and Play therapy.
Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues.
Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Creative and Play therapy.
(02) 9100 0497 View (02) 9100 0497
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Whychange Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Founded in 2006 with a small but growing team of talented psychologists, we specialise in both short-term and long-term work on a wide range of problems. Our psychologists specialise in adult and adolescent individual and family sessions, to address mental illness, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal conflict, workplace stress, as well as complex challenges such as trauma, chronic illness, and relationship breakdown. Set in a quiet location with easy parking and access to public transport nearby.
Founded in 2006 with a small but growing team of talented psychologists, we specialise in both short-term and long-term work on a wide range of problems. Our psychologists specialise in adult and adolescent individual and family sessions, to address mental illness, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal conflict, workplace stress, as well as complex challenges such as trauma, chronic illness, and relationship breakdown. Set in a quiet location with easy parking and access to public transport nearby.
(02) 9538 7026 View (02) 9538 7026
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Shannon Grassby
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I primarily work with neurodivergent children, adolescents and their families to support them to understand their unique strengths and differences, to understand the challenges they are facing and to work collaboratively together to build skills, an understanding of themselves and to achieve their goals.
Much of my work focusses on supporting neurodiverse children and adolescents and their families, as well as adults, including; Autistic individuals, ADHDers, PDAers, children experiencing Tics or Tourettes, OCD, or other brain-style related differences. I also work with supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma.
I primarily work with neurodivergent children, adolescents and their families to support them to understand their unique strengths and differences, to understand the challenges they are facing and to work collaboratively together to build skills, an understanding of themselves and to achieve their goals.
Much of my work focusses on supporting neurodiverse children and adolescents and their families, as well as adults, including; Autistic individuals, ADHDers, PDAers, children experiencing Tics or Tourettes, OCD, or other brain-style related differences. I also work with supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma.
(02) 8503 8031 View (02) 8503 8031
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Paula Parmakellis
Social Worker, AMHSW
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
Not accepting new clients
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social worker with over 19 years experience in various roles with Children and Adolescents in Government and NGOs and counselling experience with Adolescents, families, ADF and their families.
Whether you want to explore your behaviours and patterns to gain a deeper understanding of yourself or looking for strategies to help regulate your emotions. I practice using Psychotherapy with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills but can use skills and activities from other modalities to really suit your individual needs.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social worker with over 19 years experience in various roles with Children and Adolescents in Government and NGOs and counselling experience with Adolescents, families, ADF and their families.
Whether you want to explore your behaviours and patterns to gain a deeper understanding of yourself or looking for strategies to help regulate your emotions. I practice using Psychotherapy with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills but can use skills and activities from other modalities to really suit your individual needs.
(02) 9100 0106 View (02) 9100 0106

More Therapists Nearby

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Natasha Jassal
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Bella Vista, NSW 2153
I have a deep passion for supporting children and families navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental concerns in children and adolescents.
I work closely with children and their families funded both privately and NDIS. I have current capacity for therapy and psychological assessments (ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders and Cognitive Assessments).
I have a deep passion for supporting children and families navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental concerns in children and adolescents.
I work closely with children and their families funded both privately and NDIS. I have current capacity for therapy and psychological assessments (ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders and Cognitive Assessments).
(02) 8609 3652 View (02) 8609 3652
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Youliana Zaya
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Oran Park, NSW 2570
Over the past 8 years, I have worked with children and adolescents across a range of settings, including schools and private practice. I started Sunflower Therapy to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space... a place where young people can open up and know it is okay to not be okay. My goal is to ensure any young person who comes here leaves feeling safe and heard. I have experience working with many different presentations, including low mood, depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD. I would love to work with you to help you achieve your goals!
Over the past 8 years, I have worked with children and adolescents across a range of settings, including schools and private practice. I started Sunflower Therapy to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space... a place where young people can open up and know it is okay to not be okay. My goal is to ensure any young person who comes here leaves feeling safe and heard. I have experience working with many different presentations, including low mood, depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD. I would love to work with you to help you achieve your goals!
(02) 4214 8185 View (02) 4214 8185
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Counselling & Guidance Services
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L1
Glenfield, NSW 2167
I offer counselling for relationship issues, parenting issues, issues with adolescent children, and issues related to depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
I offer counselling for relationship issues, parenting issues, issues with adolescent children, and issues related to depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
(02) 9159 6942 View (02) 9159 6942
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Queenie Tran
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
I support parents, retirees and families navigating the emotional toll of caregiving, parenting, and life transitions. While I specialise in women’s mental health, I also work with fathers, couples, and whole families to strengthen relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience. Using a systemic approach, I help families communicate better, reduce conflict, and function more cooperatively. I also support young people to develop emotional regulation skills for long-term wellbeing and healthy relationships.
I support parents, retirees and families navigating the emotional toll of caregiving, parenting, and life transitions. While I specialise in women’s mental health, I also work with fathers, couples, and whole families to strengthen relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience. Using a systemic approach, I help families communicate better, reduce conflict, and function more cooperatively. I also support young people to develop emotional regulation skills for long-term wellbeing and healthy relationships.
(02) 7804 4975 View (02) 7804 4975
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Bridges Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Oatlands, NSW 2117
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
At your first enquiry, we get to know you and your issues, and provide you with options so you can be confident to find the right match or best fit from our team that will meet your needs.
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
At your first enquiry, we get to know you and your issues, and provide you with options so you can be confident to find the right match or best fit from our team that will meet your needs.
(02) 7804 4408 View (02) 7804 4408
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Colleen Mary Nicholas
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Greystanes, NSW 2145
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
(02) 8609 3981 View (02) 8609 3981
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Irene O'Neill
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Elderslie, NSW 2570
I have experience working with a range of clients with a particular focus on children and young people, as well as the LGBTIQA+ community, NDIS support, and people accessing support under the Victims Support scheme.
I have a particular interest in working with children and young people and enjoy using creative approaches such as art and play in therapy. I can also provide counselling under the NDIS and the Victims Support scheme. I offer face-to-face sessions in Elderslie, and I also offer telehealth services for those unable to travel or who might prefer teletherapy.
I have experience working with a range of clients with a particular focus on children and young people, as well as the LGBTIQA+ community, NDIS support, and people accessing support under the Victims Support scheme.
I have a particular interest in working with children and young people and enjoy using creative approaches such as art and play in therapy. I can also provide counselling under the NDIS and the Victims Support scheme. I offer face-to-face sessions in Elderslie, and I also offer telehealth services for those unable to travel or who might prefer teletherapy.
(02) 4214 8009 View (02) 4214 8009
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Noble Psychology
Psychologist, MAPS
North Manly, NSW 2100
Children present with issues unique to childhood.
Noble Psychology is located in North Manly. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, and parents thrive.
Children present with issues unique to childhood.
Noble Psychology is located in North Manly. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, and parents thrive.
(02) 8403 1204 View (02) 8403 1204
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Anthea Stylianakis
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Roselands, NSW 2196
Waitlist for new clients
I work across the lifespan, from the perinatal period, with children, adolescents and adults, as well as with whole families.
I have a particular interests in supporting children, adolescents and adults with PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and challenges with emotion regulation. I also support parents and those in the perinatal period. I provide affirming and strengths-based support for neurodivergent individuals.
I work across the lifespan, from the perinatal period, with children, adolescents and adults, as well as with whole families.
I have a particular interests in supporting children, adolescents and adults with PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and challenges with emotion regulation. I also support parents and those in the perinatal period. I provide affirming and strengths-based support for neurodivergent individuals.
(02) 8105 6173 View (02) 8105 6173
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Flamelily Connections
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Place-based sessions for families are offered in schools or online to individuals, siblings and parent/ child.
Do you have an intellectual or physical disability? Do you find yourself struggling to sleep? Are you struggling with your loved one's challenging behaviours? Do you have panic attacks from nowhere? Do you want to live a fulfilling and emotionally healthy life and enjoy interactions with people around you?
Place-based sessions for families are offered in schools or online to individuals, siblings and parent/ child.
Do you have an intellectual or physical disability? Do you find yourself struggling to sleep? Are you struggling with your loved one's challenging behaviours? Do you have panic attacks from nowhere? Do you want to live a fulfilling and emotionally healthy life and enjoy interactions with people around you?
(02) 8105 5747 View (02) 8105 5747
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Gissia Castelnoble
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Parramatta, NSW 2150
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being.
I work within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused Therapy, and other psychological frameworks, which are well-researched psychological intervention modalities. I also use sandplay therapy to assist young children in communicating and resolving emotional, behavioural, and social issues.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being.
I work within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused Therapy, and other psychological frameworks, which are well-researched psychological intervention modalities. I also use sandplay therapy to assist young children in communicating and resolving emotional, behavioural, and social issues.
(02) 7804 4890 View (02) 7804 4890
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The Heart & Mind Collective
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
(02) 4326 0725 View (02) 4326 0725
Child Therapists

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?

Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How long are sessions with child therapists?

Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.

How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?

The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?

A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.